One reason for this might be because of the filing status. When you file married filing separately and you lived together with your spouse at any time during the year, you must include in income, a greater percentage of your social security benefits. Please refer to line item #8 on page 8 of pub 501 for additional clarification. https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p501.pdf
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